New York State Tests and Regents: Guides and Practice

New York Grades 3–8 ELA, math and science practice plus all current Regents subjects, with selected New York standards and exam/graduation guidance.

Start with your grade or Regents course, then practice with original questions, hints, explanations and written self-review. Research reviewed October 1, 2026.

Choose your grade or course

Which subjects are tested?

Regular New York assessments for the 2026–27 school year
Grades or coursesSubjects
Grades 3–8English language arts (reading and written responses) and mathematics
Grades 5 and 8Science using the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards
Regents coursesEnglish Language Arts; Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II; Life Science: Biology; Earth and Space Sciences; Physical Science: Chemistry; Physical Science: Physics; U.S. History and Government; Global History and Geography II

Grades 3–8 have no separate regular state social studies test; social studies Regents examinations are course-based. K–2 are not regular state-test grades in this collection. Schools confirm individual and accelerated-course testing assignments. Students do not all take every Regents subject.

Practice each subject

Independent, original skill practice with selected New York learning-standard connections. These shorter banks sample each tested subject and major content area, but not every assessed standard or official item format. They are not official state tests, Regents simulations, adaptive tests or score predictions.

The 14 grade-level banks and ten Regents banks include original reading passages, data tables, evidence and reasoning tasks, hints and manual written self-review. Feedback tracks practice items reviewed, without an official score or prediction.

Current curriculum and exam versions

ELA and mathematics use the current New York Next Generation Learning Standards. Regents ELA first used the new standards in June 2026; NYSED's current educator guide was updated in August 2026. The current mathematics exams began with Algebra I in June 2024, Geometry in June 2025 and Algebra II in June 2026.

New York distinguishes pre-test and post-test mathematics standards. A grade's spring test assesses eligible current-grade pre-test standards and eligible prior-grade post-test standards. Current-grade post-test topics in these banks are labeled supplemental curriculum practice; they are not presented as topics assessed on that grade's spring state test.

These science banks follow the current NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards. Life Science: Biology and Earth and Space Sciences exams began in June 2025; Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics began in June 2026. The retiring Physical Setting/Chemistry and Physical Setting/Physics exams remain scheduled through June 2027. Schools assign the version that matches the student's instruction and applicable rules. This online practice does not complete required school investigations or laboratory eligibility.

Social studies follows New York's Social Studies Framework. U.S. History and Government includes historical foundations through the contemporary United States. Global History and Geography II focuses on the world from approximately 1750 to the present, with earlier context where relevant. Original source-analysis and written tasks practice historical evidence, civic literacy and enduring issues.

Official New York standards

NY Inspires and graduation guidance

Current graduation requirements remain in effect for the 2026–27 school year. NYSED's September 2026 NY Inspires plan would move to one state diploma and end separate diploma assessment requirements for students graduating in January 2028 or later. Regulatory amendments are planned for the Board of Regents by February 2027. This does not end statewide assessment: Regents examinations continue, and NYSED is developing future high-school accountability assessments. Schools confirm each student's current testing and graduation requirements.

Current graduation requirements September 28, 2026 transition memorandum NY Inspires timeline and updates

Other assessment pathways

NYSAA alternate assessment

The New York State Alternate Assessment is a separate assessment pathway for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities. Schools and the Committee on Special Education determine individual participation. These regular English-language practice banks do not reproduce NYSAA.

Official NYSAA resources

NYSESLAT English-language proficiency

NYSESLAT assesses English-language proficiency for English language learners. It is separate from the regular ELA, mathematics, science and Regents practice here.

Official NYSESLAT resources

Ask your school about translated editions, accessibility features, permitted testing supports and required investigations. Use current official preparation resources for complete question formats and testing tools.

Official curriculum and preparation resources

Research reviewed October 1, 2026. Use official released questions and school-provided computer-based practice to learn the state's question formats and testing tools. Your school confirms dates, participation and individual supports.